Would Venezuela Really Invade Essequibo?
The world should not dismiss aggression as impossible. Deterrence against a low-probability threat is cheaper than responding once aggression has begun.
Evan Ellis
November 30, 2023
Lessons from Ecuador on Emigrant Engagement
The incorporation of emigrants into the legislative bodies of their country of origin represents a significant advancement in the ways that governments define their borders and interact with their non-resident citizens.
Salome Valdivieso
November 27, 2023
Reevaluating the Threat: Terrorism in Latin America
Attacking drug cartel infrastructure indirectly, creating judicial frameworks on terrorism, and raising terrorism as national security concerns—irrespective of U.S.-Israel-EU pressures—should be top of mind for Latin American governments. Terror, whether ideologically or financially motivated, only undermines democracy.
Benjamin Jaimes
November 24, 2023
The Guard Changes in Argentina – A Quick Snapshot
Milei, the candidate, is now President-Elect Milei. His agenda is radical, to put it mildly.
Scott B. MacDonald
November 21, 2023
Bolivia’s Descent into Deep Chaos and the Implications for the Region
The unfolding crisis in Bolivia involves the stability and strategic posture of the country literally at the heart of South America. This turning point also has implications on the future access of Washington’s extra-hemispheric rivals, namely China, Russia, and Iran. With distant, mutually reinforcing global crises elsewhere, Washington’s resources and attention are in ever shorter supply, but Bolivia needs to at least be on its radar screen.
Evan Ellis
November 20, 2023
A Call to Action: Strengthening Judicial Cybersecurity Across the Americas to Protect the Rule of Law
Judiciaries across the Americas must start placing cybersecurity among their top administrative priorities, or else risk catastrophe.
Jeffrey Zinsmeister
November 17, 2023
Killing the Golden Goose: Why Maduro Will Not Trade Oil for Elections
Though the payoff may not be immediate, U.S. policymakers and the international community should continue to support measures, such as the recent sanctions-relief policy, that increase the odds of fostering Maduro’s worst fear: division and uncertainty within the regime.
Leonardo Di Bonaventura Altuve
November 16, 2023
Elecciones Presidenciales 2023: ¿Cómo pueden afectar a las relaciones Argentina-China?
El resultado de estas elecciones puede tener un impacto en la narrativa de estas relaciones, pero el fondo es muy poco probable que pueda cambiar. Los proyectos y los compromisos, actuales y futuros, están atados en corto y correctamente planificados.
Miguel Angel Melian
November 13, 2023
Regional Supply Chains: The New Glue of Inter-American Relations?
More must be done if near-shoring is to reach its potential to become a new glue of inter-American relations. Both the Latin American and Caribbean governments grouped in APEP, and the United States, must marshal the political will and financial resources to seize this moment of opportunity in regional development.
Richard E. Feinberg
November 10, 2023
Gender Sensitivity is Critical to Haiti’s Security Solution
Gender-based violence is inextricably linked to the security crisis in Haiti. Addressing it should be as essential as confronting the gangs. A gender-sensitive approach must be woven into the MSS operation’s every action. Without definite, actionable steps to account for women, girls, and victims of gender-based violence, existing considerations risk becoming mere rhetoric, potentially condemning Haiti to yet another failed intervention.
Diana Paz Garcia
November 9, 2023